Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. Her rusty crest is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and she wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 320 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His dark red hair is thinning but still full. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spy arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 250 gp. Amethyst (110 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a grey wide-brimmed hat and grey clothes. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gunnloda will drive conversation. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born to a Assassin, her mother struggled to pay the bills. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Expand her business; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man wears skinny pants and wears a green and white robe with the hood down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise white.

Personality: Qemuel is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'2". She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born in the west. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mercenary. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 20 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears an entirely black suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Anakis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When Anakis reached her early adolescence her Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 sp. Peridot (60 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His white crest is smooth and relatively long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's in love

Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Hamil abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 110 gp. Red spinel (160 gp).

Description: She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. She carries a battered whip and tarnished greataxe as well. She has moderate length black hair. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Oppah was born the youngest of three triplets. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Oppah's homeland. Oppah decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 370 gp.